Course Descriptions

The Foundation Course of Energy Healing

Unfold the Secrets within… It all begins here!

For people who want to expand their experience of yoga beyond postures, or for those who are interested in exploring energy healing, this course opens the door to discovery of the world of energy and the power of your life-force to unlock your deeper healing potential!

The informative and interactive day includes an overview of the movements and layers of life-energy called Prana (Sanskrit), exercises to develop the vitality of your breath, and hands-on healing techniques for sensing and harmonizing your energy systems.

The Foundation Course is the first step to further training in Yogatherapy, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Marmatherapy.

1-day, $130, 9am-4:30pm

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Interweaving of Threads: India, China and Thailand

Explore the historical tapestry of medicine and spiritual practices and the interweaving between India, China and Thailand, particularly through the practices of Tantra and Buddhism.

The afternoon will include a few short meditation sessions.

1/2 day, $50

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Sen Lines (Basic) in the Thai Tradition

In traditional Thai medicine, there are pathways through the body, called “Sen” that connect internal organs, senses and various body parts and systems. Learn the location and names of the Sen Lines and their relationship to Thai massage.

The day will include interactive partner exercises for learning the lines along with energy healing and acupressure techniques.

1-day, $130

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Traditional Thai Massage Classic Routine

Learn the classic sequence of a Traditional Thai massage in the Northern Shivagokomarpaj lineage. In this beautiful massage, three levels are addressed simultaneously:
the physical body (joints, muscles, organs); the flow of subtle energy through pathways called the Sen (meridians); and the realm of heart consciousness (spirit).

By the end of 3 days, you will be able to give a 1.5 hour massage that covers feet, legs, hands, arms, chest, belly, back, neck and head.

3-days, 9am-4:30pm, Fri-Sun $350

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Energetics of Yogatherapy

Postures (asana), as well as breath (pranayama) in yoga and yoga-influenced disciplines (such as Thai Massage) have different effects on the body, mind and energy systems. These effects are critical to the understanding of how to apply yoga in a therapeautic setting. This course is an experiential-based overview of the energetic affects of most major postures, movements and breaths in the yoga system.

1 day, 9am-4:30pm, $130

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Traditional Thai Massage Intermediate Routine

An absolute "must" for the growing Thai massage practitioner! Expand your reptoire and versatility from the classic routine -- take your practice to the next level!

Learn more complex versions of techniques and postures you have already been working with, and add new routines (seated and side-lying). Offer your clients a massage that meets their specific needs, and develop greater confidence in your own skills.

2 days, 9am-4:30pm, $250

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Advanced Sen Lines

This course takes you well beyond the basics of Sen Lines -- explore the energetic associations of the Sen, their functions and what they govern. Learn how to diagnose Sen imbalances as well as therapeutic approaches for rebalancing and harmonising the energy system.

This exciting course brings it all together!

1 day, 9am-4:30pm, $130 (often taught in combination with Advanced Postures, below)

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Advanced Thai Massage Postures

This one day intensive is an opportunity to learn a few advanced techniques and postures, as well as to review and refresh any of your prior learning. There will be opportunities for questions and answers, case studies, and supervision.

1 day, 9am-4:30pm, $130 (often taught in combination with Advanced Sen, above)

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Basic Ayurveda

This course covers the foundations and basics of Ayurveda -- from the most essential building blocks of energy found throughout all of Nature to the basic energetic anatomy of the human being.

Topics covered: 5 element theory; qualities and properties; our basic nature; doshas as physiological forces; doshas as constitution; constitutional assesment; balance and imbalances; lifestyle management.

3 days, 9am-4:30pm, $350

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Basic Marma (Vital Points) Energy Healing

Learn the location, name and healing benefits of 108 marma points, along with basic acupressure and energy healing techniques for balance, harmony and well-being. Marma are vital points and regions on the body, similar to acu-points, taught as part of the Indian Ayurvedic Healing tradition.

1-day, 9am-4:30pm, $130

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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Health, Disease and Well-being

This intensive course takes you from basic theory to in-depth understanding of health andthe disease process. Explore the relationship of health and illness to cycles of time and season, as well as bodily cycles. Learn the stages of disease and the disease process related to digestion and tissue formation in the body.

In tandem, we will also learn diagnostic techniques of basic tongue and pulse reading, along with other diagnostic tools, as well as basic therapeutic principles for healing and well-being.

3-day, 9am-4:30pm; $350

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Advanced Marmatherapy

Working with oils, compresses and plant theory, and crystals, woven together with energy healing through mantra, symbols and visualization for deep healing on Marma (vital acu-points in the Ayurvedic tradition).

3-day, 9am-4:30pm, $350

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Vital Energies of Plants

This course is suitable for those who have had some prior experience with Ayurveda. Learn the energies and tastes of plants, their use in diet, basic medicines and compresses. Most importantly, explore your personal inter-relationship to plants. This weekend will include an outdoor field-trip, so come prepared for the weather, please.

2-day, $225, 9am-4:30pm